Walker Percy Weekend

Good food, craft beer and bourbon, live music, and a great time talking about books and Southern culture under the live oaks: That's what the annual Walker Percy Weekend has to offer when it returns to celebrate the acclaimed novelist's life and work,  June 2-3, 2023 in St. Francisville, LA.

Intellectually serious but broadly accessible, the 2023 festival invites fans of Southern literature to pursue appreciation of Percy’s thought and writing while attending presentations by renowned Percy scholars, panel discussions, readings, and a series of social and culinary events inspired by the author’s most famous works. Events take place at locations around St. Francisville’s historic district.

Festival proceeds support the JULIUS FREYHAN FOUNDATION—an organization dedicated to restoring the historic Freyhan School building to serve as a community and cultural center for West Feliciana Parish.

2023 SCHEDULE: PRESENTERS, TOPICS, EATS & DRINKS

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 , 2023 

REGISTRATION 

3pm–6:00 pm

The Conundrum Bookstore, 11917 Ferdinand Street, St Francisville, LA

5pm - 7pm  Welcome Reception outside (and inside) of The Conundrum Bookshop.  

- Pick up your event tickets, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a glass of wine, and say “hello” to friends old and new 

Festival Dates: June 2-3, 2023

Location: St. Francisville Historic District

Registration & Tickets

Registration begins at 3 pm Friday at the Conundrum Bookstore, located at 11917 Ferdinand Street. Come to the bookstore to register, receive tickets and wristbands, and gather information on area dining, accommodation, and attractions.

Access All Events: Admission to all events. $ 245.00.

Bourbon Tasting & Taste of Louisiana Supper: A Saturday social events ticket, providing entry to the Progressive Front Porch Bourbon Stroll and the Taste of Louisiana Supper. No panels included. $ 145.00.

Saturday Lectures & Panels only: $100*

*Space at lectures is limited. Arrive early to secure a seat.

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